Steep decline in fertility will ‘change face of societies’ and affect growth prospects, says OECD
The FT’s chief economics commentator talks about what a life should look like as more of us live into our 80s and 90s and even 100s
World’s largest food group wants to focus on products that boost health of elderly
The appetite for risk often increases with age
Pitching the old against the young is tempting but misguided
Falling fertility rates are one of the biggest challenges facing our world
The EU’s population is shrinking faster than expected, putting strain on government finances and the bloc’s long-term prospects
People will have to work longer and pension systems will need to be transformed
Caseloads of cancer and other illnesses of ageing are forecast to rise steeply in lower income countries
Research is finding ways to extend animal lifespans but regulators are still wary of treating ageing as a disease
Technique highlights concerns shifting global disease burden as populations age
Latest data shows number of Japanese nationals falling by almost 100 an hour on average despite government efforts
Just 379,000 babies were born in 2023, despite PM Giorgia Meloni’s efforts to reverse demographic decline
BlackRock chief’s annual letter also embraces ‘energy pragmatism’ amid attacks over climate stance
Reversing population decline will need more than just economic incentives
Developed economies need to be better prepared for a drop in younger workers
Fertility level falls to 1.49 children per woman in 2022, well below rate needed to maintain a population without immigration
Growing elderly populations could bring fertile opportunities for impact financiers
Demand from China’s large ageing population coupled with advances in AI applications open a new niche
Health service harnesses home tech to alert doctors when vulnerable patients fall ill
Non-profit offers $101mn for discoveries that will restore muscle, brain and immune functions
The number of over-65s working is rising as older people take an active role in the world
Rising prices, high rates and demographics are reversing millennial gains
Labour deficit means companies are freed from having to keep excess staff and can focus on what they are best at
As things stand, a declining population is set to slow the growth of the economy
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